Tech
Old-school spycraft could make a comeback as AI undermines trust
An article in the CIA’s Studies in Intelligence journal argues that artificial intelligence may erode confidence in certain electronic communications and further revive centuries-old human intelligence techniques.
Workforce
Interior incentivizes more staff departures after already cutting 20% of its workforce
The department becomes the first to offer a widespread "deferred resignation" this year.
Workforce
Consumer watchdog agency asks court for permission to slash its workforce by two-thirds
The argument that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau can carry out its duties with one-third the staff is "laughable," a union official said.
Tech
Social Security delays launch of centralized claims system amid staff anxiety
The agency is postponing the rollout of new, national systems the same month they were set to be deployed. It was still working out specifics for how it would move claims processing to a national setup.
Sponsor Content
The Visibility Agencies Need to Deliver Seamless Digital Services
Boost mission continuity and citizen services with advanced observability—identify and fix issues before they impact the public. Download now.
Pay & Benefits
Traveling soon? What federal health plans actually cover
Peak travel season is here, but most federal workers don't know what happens if they need care abroad. From upfront costs to medical evacuations, here is what your FEHB plan does and doesn't cover when you are out of the country.
Management
Critics argue new federal workforce rules increase the risk of politicization, not accountability
COMMENTARY | The debate over the Policy/Career Schedule centers on whether the changes strengthen accountability or erode civil service protections.
Management
Forest Service to move HQ out of DC, shutter regional offices in sweeping overhaul
Employees react with tears, warn of brain drain and call the changes "a pointless exercise."
Sponsor Content
From Presence to Performance: Rethinking Federal Workspaces for Mission Readiness
Rethink return-to-office success: Move beyond attendance to real outcomes. Discover data-driven strategies to boost productivity and collaboration. Download the whitepaper.
Pay & Benefits
Most TSP funds tumbled in March
The federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program was not immune to the economic headwinds brought on by President Trump’s war with Iran.
FEATURED INSIGHTS
Management
Underused federal offices targeted as GSA releases utilization data
The agency found that thousands of federal buildings did not meet a statutory 60% minimum average utilization rate.
Management
States say ICE pulled Medicaid data despite court order
The data of citizens and lawful permanent residents is supposed to be off limits.
Management
NASA wants to build a base on the Moon by the 2030s. How and why it plans to get there
Instead of chasing a quick landing, NASA is planning a step-by-step effort to build the systems needed for astronauts to stay on the Moon.
TSP TICKER
FUND
G
F
C
S
I
APR 02 CLOSE
$19.7963
$20.9356
$105.6450
$100.3576
$57.2704
DAILY CHANGE
0.0024
0.0427
0.1256
0.5244
-0.4382
THIS MONTH (%)
0.02
0.22
0.84
1.19
1.34
FUND
L 2070
L 2060
L 2050
L 2040
L 2030
L INCOME
APR 02 CLOSE
$12.6091
$21.2773
$41.3811
$67.6388
$58.1283
$29.4145
DAILY CHANGE
-0.0172
-0.0290
-0.0407
-0.0566
-0.0356
-0.0058
THIS MONTH (%)
1.05
1.05
0.89
0.78
0.62
0.33
FUND
APR 02
CLOSE
CLOSE
DAILY
CHANGE
CHANGE
THIS
MONTH
MONTH
G
$19.7963
0.0024
0.02
F
$20.9356
0.0427
0.22
C
$105.6450
0.1256
0.84
S
$100.3576
0.5244
1.19
I
$57.2704
-0.4382
1.34
L 2070
$12.6091
-0.0172
1.05
L 2060
$21.2773
-0.0290
1.05
L 2050
$41.3811
-0.0407
0.89
L 2040
$67.6388
-0.0566
0.78
L 2030
$58.1283
-0.0356
0.62
L INCOME
$29.4145
-0.0058
0.33
Management
Trump admin uses Kid Rock and football to recruit young people to government
A good government group contended that the president’s broader civil service reforms, including previous cuts to early-career staff, would undermine efforts to recruit younger workers.
Management
A call to action: Shining the spotlight on public building utilization
COMMENTARY | The path forward for the government’s real estate portfolio is clear: reduce excess, consolidate intelligently and invest in the core assets that truly support the government’s mission.
Management
Most government leaders say they outpace private sector on AI adoption, survey says
Research by IDC found that 82% of public sector organizations have adopted agentic AI, and 60% of agency heads believe they are ahead of the business community on the technology.
Tech
IRS’ move away from paper checks has delayed tax refunds for nearly 1.5 million Americans
Other government agencies are also moving away from paper checks. The Social Security Administration has warned claimants still receiving their benefits via paper checks that their benefits could be disrupted.
Management
At the National Science Foundation, 'climate change' is disappearing from proposals
As the Trump administration pressures agencies to avoid “woke” language, researchers are reworking how they describe their work to get past federal reviewers and keep projects alive.
Workforce
Top Oversight Dem criticizes OPM’s forced distribution plan for federal worker appraisals
Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., said that the federal government’s dedicated HR agency failed to sufficiently grapple with past OPM policy or the wealth of research finding that forced distribution models for performance appraisals is counterproductive to organizational health.
Pay & Benefits
TSA workers receive back pay after 4-week delay as DHS shutdown continues
The Homeland Security Department has been shuttered for 45 days as Congress remains at an impasse, making it the longest government shutdown in history.
Management
As the number of political appointees surge and career SES ranks shrink, one nonprofit warns of ‘institutional consequences’
The Trump administration has sought to exert more political influence over the Senior Executive Service, which are the highest-ranking career civil servants.
Management
New contract for background investigations raises concerns about scale and risk
COMMENTARY | As the government expands continuous vetting and increases workload demands, questions are emerging about whether the acquisition approach can support the mission without delays or performance issues.
Defense
Nearly 200 employees could move to Alabama this year under a Space Command plan
April will see the ribbon cut on a new top-secret facility that will serve as its headquarters, its commander told lawmakers.
Workforce
A federal office designed to stave off the next financial crisis is being dismantled by the Trump administration
Upcoming layoffs at the Treasury Department agency will result in an overall workforce reduction of 64%.
Management
Shutdown poised to continue for DHS after House, Senate take diverging paths
A breakthrough appeared early Friday morning but House Republicans appeared to quickly kill it.
